Rock Oyster Sherry Edition vs Clynelish 17 Year Old 1997 (casks 4614+4615) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Rock Oyster Sherry EditionClynelish 17 Year Old 1997 (casks 4614+4615) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
DistilleryRock IslandClynelish
RegionIslandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV46.8%46%
AgeNAS17 yr
Price£44.5£44.45
Rating5.00/5

Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner50/100
Value100/100

Clynelish 17 Year Old 1997 (casks 4614+4615) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Clynelish 17 Year Old 1997 (casks 4614+4615) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Rock Oyster Sherry Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Clynelish 17 Year Old 1997 (casks 4614+4615) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is better value at £44 vs £45.

For beginners: Clynelish 17 Year Old 1997 (casks 4614+4615) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£44.5 vs £44.45)

Clynelish 17 Year Old 1997 (casks 4614+4615) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£44.45 vs £44.5)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Rock?

Rock Oyster Sherry Edition suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

Who should buy Clynelish?

Clynelish 17 Year Old 1997 (casks 4614+4615) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Only Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

SherriedSmokeyCitricDried Fruit

Only Clynelish 17 Year Old 1997 (casks 4614+4615) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Malt ExtractOilyVanillaHoneyToasted

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